PALINDROMES XIII

NY Times Crossword
January 25, 2011
Randall J. Hartman (adapted)

Each clue below can be answered with a palindrome. The first word is given as a hint. Can you complete the palindrome?

1. Spanish moray still exists - SEVILLE
2. Polish sister showed her inexperience - WARSAW
3. Silver State boogie band autopsy expert - RENO
4. Red Sox fans mourned tearlessly - BOSTON

SECOND HINT:
The second words of the palindromes:
1. EEL
2. NUN
3. ROCK
4. DID

Answers:

1. SEVILLE EEL LIVES 
2. WARSAW NUN WAS RAW
3. RENO ROCK CORONER
4. BOSTON DID NOT SOB